If your trip to Sutherlands is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.If you’re eager to see more, DB Brewery, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens are top picks with visitors and within a quick drive of the town center.

With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Lake Tekapo, 34 miles away, has to offer. Tekapo Springs ought to be toward the top of your list here. Church of the Good Shepherd and Mount John Observatory are interesting attractions too. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Ashburton, 43 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Ashburton Domain. (But we’d also recommend Ashburton Aviation Museum and Trott’s Garden.)

Avoid spending an arm and a leg on a rental car by following our recommendations:

• Research as many different bargain car rental deals as you can (we make that job a piece of cake!)
• Take advantage of our Price Drop Alert email service and be in the know when prices become cheaper for your location
• Check both airport and non-airport locations to make sure you’re scoring the absolute best bargain around
• If you’re not worried about which day of the week you collect the keys to your car and your travel plans are flexible, play around with days and dates to find the best prices
• Pickup and drop-off times often need to be the same or very similar (e.g, both 11 a.m.) or you may be charged for a full extra day
• If you’re looking to keep some extra cash in your pocket, pay in advance and drive away with some of the best rates around
• And lastly, lock in your preferred vehicle as soon as you can to grab yourself a ton of savings!

Whether you’re on the road solo or with the whole family, we have your ideal ride in Sutherlands. If you want something small, why not grab the keys to a mini or compact? These nifty cars are lots of fun to drive and cheap on gas. Excited to get out and explore the surrounding areas? An SUV might be just what you need. If you’d prefer to pull out all the stops on this vacation, turn some heads with one of our ritzy premium cars.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to rental cars in Sutherlands. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to economy rides that are a snap to park, you’ll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match depends on how much you want to spend and where you plan to go. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need much more than a bargain, no-frills type model. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this trip?

When driving in a new destination, you should have a good grasp of the local traffic laws. Here’s what you’ll need to know to jump behind the wheel in Sutherlands with ease:

The left side is where you’ll be cruising along in Sutherlands. Be aware that the controls of your rental car here, like the steering wheel and stick shift (if your car has manual transmission), will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

No, you shouldn’t have any issues finding a parking spot in Sutherlands. With loads of places to leave your wheels, exploring the top sights of this destination is easy.

In Sutherlands, speed limits range from 50km/h to 100km/h. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 40km/h unless stated otherwise.

Generally, your rental car company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Alternatively, they may share your information with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine straight to you.

Provided you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while driving in Sutherlands. But ensure you stay focused on the road.

In Sutherlands, it’s against the law to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you’re thinking of having a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’d be wise to leave your car behind.

Turning on a red light is illegal in Sutherlands. Be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs to ensure you don’t break any road rules.

Seat belts have to be worn in Timaru District. Having said that, the rule may differ for some vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.